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Description

Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food offers your hungry kitty all the benefits of a safe and wholesome raw-food diet—without you having to grind, chop, measure or mix the ingredients yourself! Taking great pride to source only the best ingredients, this tasty and nutritious diet is packed with naturally derived vitamins and minerals. The high-protein ratio appeals to your feline friend’s primal diet, and it’s an excellent way to maintain a proper weight and boost overall health. And best of all, it’s a breeze to serve, thanks to the naturally preserved nuggets—just add water! The proof comes in watching him lick the bowl clean while thriving happily and healthfully.

Key Benefits

Made with antibiotic, hormone and steroid-free venison meat and organs, along with fresh ground bone for calcium supplementation.

Incorporates certified organic produce, certified organic minerals and unrefined vitamins to fortify the complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages.

All the benefits of a raw ancestral diet in a highly-palatable, freeze-dried form that’s fast and easy to serve.

Crafted in the USA with sustainably-sourced ingredients and contains no grain, gluten, corn, wheat or soy.

Precautions

Wash all work surfaces, utensils, hands and food bowls with hot, soapy water after handling freeze-dried meats and poultry. Keep freeze-dried meats and poultry separate from other foods. Keep away from children.

Because of the importance of moisture in a raw diet, Primal recommends rehydrating this product with water or Primal Raw Goat Milk for optimum nutrition absorption. To rehydrate add 1 tablespoon of water or raw goat milk for every nugget, or 1/4 cup for 4 nuggets. For best rehydrating results, break nuggets into small pieces and mix thoroughly to force moisture into product.

Feed adult cats the equivalent of 2-3% of their body weight in rehydrated food per day.

About Primal Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Freeze-Dried Raw Nutrition

Primal's freeze-dried formulas pack the nutrition of raw into dry bites that are irresistible to your kitty, but easy on you. By removing
moisture, Primal makes feeding raw versatile and uncomplicated—simply add water to rehydrate and serve, or feed the freeze-dried pieces dry.
Use them as a topper, or serve as a balanced meal. Your feline's dinner is what you make it.

Lab-Tested, Feline-Approved

These complete and balanced recipes are formulated to meet and exceed your pet's nutritional needs with the added benefits of raw. Plus,
they're laboratory tested to ensure they offer the best quality and nutrition possible. After all, Primal knows you only want the best for
your best friend, and they do, too.

Whole Food Means Whole Nutrition

Using whole food ingredients, Primal creates a balanced, wholesome meal without the need for synthetic vitamins. They're the real deal—as in
they only use real, unrefined, food-based ingredients. Plus, there's no denatured meat or poultry products, either. Just delicious, USDA
inspected, antibiotic- and steroid-free meats and poultry your pal will beg for.

Clean, Wholesome Ingredients

Primal crafts these delicious bites without the use of steroids, antibiotics or added hormones. They're proud to source from trusted ranchers
for the health of your feline, and won't include any ingredients from China. Plus, they're made with no grains, gluten, corn, wheat or soy.
Even kitties with discerning palates can enjoy!

Organic Squash:

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, rich in vitamins A and C and high in carotenoid antioxidants.

Cranberries & Blueberries:

Loaded with antioxidants for immune system support and urinary tract health.

Organic Pumpkin Seeds:

Natural source of zinc and manganese and the full spectrum of vitamin E antioxidants.

Organic Sunflower Seeds:

Whole food source of vitamin E and loaded with antioxidants to help defend against free radicals.

Organic Coconut Oil:

Excellent source of short- and medium-chain fatty acids for a healthy coat and skin.

Global Flavors Made at Home

Primal freeze-dried recipes are made in the USA and packed with ingredients from around the globe—including the USA, New Zealand,
France and Spain. Best of all, each of those nutritious ingredients is responsibly sourced. You'll find certified organic fruits, vegetables
and supplements, and protein sources that are ethically raised, too. Because every step counts when it leads to your pet's bowl.

About Primal Pet Foods

Primal Pet Foods was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome
raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. Since 2001 Primal has been committed to elevating the health of your pets. From
complete and balanced diets along with supplemental foods, to their full line of nutritious treats, they use only the best ingredients
because that's what your pets deserve.

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By Pounce
on Mar 11, 2019

My cats used to love the venison; however, the last 3 months the cubes are greasy and flakey and none of the cats will eat it anymore. I have returned all the bags of this and will not be purchasing in the future.

Five cats who normally love venison say no thanks.

By ralphscats
on Dec 22, 2018Top 500 Contributor

I have ten cats, five of whom love several other brands of venison. I thought I would give this a try. The cubes are as the other reviewers said, hard as rocks. I did manage to get them chunked up and put warm water on to rehydrate. One cat tried to eat some after five minutes, but all she did was move the pieces off of the plate. They have all smelled the food. It is now 40 minutes later, and I would say it is finally rehydrated. None of the cats have eaten it, let alone chowed down like they usually do when given venison. I'm glad I took another reviewers advise and tried a small bag first. I'm very disappointed. I should have bought one of the other brands of venison that I know they like.I have ten cats, five of whom love several other brands of venison. I thought I would give this a try. The cubes are as the other reviewers said, hard as rocks. I did manage to get them chunked up and put warm water on to rehydrate. One cat tried to eat some after five minutes, but all she did was move the pieces off of the plate. They have all smelled the food. It is now 40 minutes later, and I would say it is finally rehydrated. None of the cats have eaten it, let alone chowed down like they usually do when given venison. I'm glad I took another reviewers advise and tried a small bag first. I'm very disappointed. I should have bought one of the other brands of venison that I know they like.… more

Tried a small bag because it looked good

By Ahaz
on Nov 1, 2018

Normally my older cat loves venison but for some reason even he wouldn't eat this. I tried it wet and dry and he just went for his dry food instead. I have four indoor and one outdoor cat yet none of them would touch this for some reason even though they all like venison. I can't say why because every check I made online for quality shows this as the best freeze dried on the market but they don't like it.Would I recommend it?... Yes but try a small bag first to make sure your cat will like it.

Made without antibiotic, hormone and steroid.

By Galg27
on May 17, 2018

Our kitten Panda is allergic to other proteins (Chicken, Turkey) and both the Venison and Rabbit Nuggets by Primal are high quality alternative proteins to regular ones. These are made without antibiotic, hormone and steroid.
High in protein and low in carbs this provides a meal that's better suited to a cat's dietary needs. Other reviewers mentioned that the Venison Nuggets are very hard and a bit difficult to crumble. That's true for a human, Kitten Panda however had no problems to crumble and chew it in 5 minutes.
Feeding Panda a raw meat diet is important for us and feeding him Primal Venison (And rabbit) Nuggets are the best way of getting as close to a diet that he evolved to eat.
BTWOur kitten Panda is allergic to other proteins (Chicken, Turkey) and both the Venison and Rabbit Nuggets by Primal are high quality alternative proteins to regular ones. These are made without antibiotic, hormone and steroid.
High in protein and low in carbs this provides a meal that's better suited to a cat's dietary needs. Other reviewers mentioned that the Venison Nuggets are very hard and a bit difficult to crumble. That's true for a human, Kitten Panda however had no problems to crumble and chew it in 5 minutes.
Feeding Panda a raw meat diet is important for us and feeding him Primal Venison (And rabbit) Nuggets are the best way of getting as close to a diet that he evolved to eat.
BTW, Panda also devours Avocado. Our vet confirmed fresh Avocado fruit is safe and is OK.… more

I got a mixed bag.

By Richie
on May 19, 2018

My cat gives this 5 stars, but I took 1 star off because of the difficulty to rehydrate. There were some softer nuggets in the bag that were easier to rehydrate than others. They weren't as soft as the pork, but I was still able to crush them up with my hands. I wish the entire bag was this consistency.

Excellent meat

By LisaM
on Mar 19, 2018

I've been feeding Primal's freeze dried venison, reconstituted (always -- freeze dried food *must* be re-hydrated, cats don't eat anything dry in nature) for over a year and my cats never get tired of it. The bone percentage is one of the more reasonable -- 7%, a Ca:P of 1:1, closer to a cat's natural diet vs the bone percentages that normally average 10% and up.
The venison nuggets are hard as a rock, as others have mentioned, a common complaint of the FD venison.
The hardness of the nuggets has nothing to do with the food being old, etc. --- venison is a VERY LEAN meat, very little fat and that is why the nuggets are hard. I put the nuggets in a glass mixing jar and pound / mash withI've been feeding Primal's freeze dried venison, reconstituted (always -- freeze dried food *must* be re-hydrated, cats don't eat anything dry in nature) for over a year and my cats never get tired of it. The bone percentage is one of the more reasonable -- 7%, a Ca:P of 1:1, closer to a cat's natural diet vs the bone percentages that normally average 10% and up.
The venison nuggets are hard as a rock, as others have mentioned, a common complaint of the FD venison.
The hardness of the nuggets has nothing to do with the food being old, etc. --- venison is a VERY LEAN meat, very little fat and that is why the nuggets are hard. I put the nuggets in a glass mixing jar and pound / mash with a pestle, making it as chunky or as much of a pate as both cats like, then I add water.
Yes, it's a little more work than just crumbling the nuggets but far worth it.
Please DO NOT follow Primal's guideline of adding a paltry "1 tablespoon of water per nugget", hardly adequate for an animal who derives her moisture from food and rarely from the water bowl. I add at least 4-5 tablespoons per nugget. I wish Primal would change their guidelines on their packaging - poor oversight, not sure who came up with that mere amount of water. :/
My only issue with the FD venison is that the meat is so lean one of my cats tends to get constipated if he eats too much of Primal's venison so I have started using the duck, a fattier meat.
Highly recommend the FD venison, which is pasture fed btw, not corn or soy fed like most commercial poultry in the US.… more

Excellent quality and cat keeps it down!

By Sooz1
on Apr 30, 2018Top 500 Contributor

I am so happy with this food. It's healthy, for one thing. And, one of my cats with a vomiting issue keeps this down. She really likes both this and the pork flavor. Just make sure to break the pieces apart and throw out any solid bones.

My cat's love them Dehydrated NOT hydrated!

By Truckle
on Feb 28, 2018

If I re-hydrate any brand of freeze dried as directed, they take one sniff then look at me like I've grown 2 heads. I have to use a sharp knife and just cut a block into slivers (or in the case of Stella n Chewy's brand - which is softer - just quarters), and they gobble it all up! I don't care - whatever works. I've thrown too much cat food away to worry 'how' to feed it - just 'will' they eat it. (Just make sure they have access to plenty of fresh clean water daily, they need it with dry food.